Assessments include how heat waves and flooding affect defense efforts. The Department of Defense (DOD) published a piece this week covering the leadership goals of Iris A. Ferguson,…
Read MoreClimate Change
Government Funding Passes Without Energy Permitting
Senator Manchin’s attempt to accelerate energy permitting was removed. Congress passed stopgap government funding legislation late this week, just before the October 1 deadline. In order to pass…
Read More
Senate Ratifies Global Climate Treaty
Senator Carper said it is time to join the rest of the international community. On Wednesday, the Senate voted to approve the Kigali Amendment, a global climate deal…
Read More
President Considers Floating Offshore Wind Turbines
The Interior secretary says, “Floating wind has incredible potential.” President Biden and others in the administration are seeking to develop additional offshore wind energy in deeper waters and…
Read More
President Promotes Electric Vehicles in Michigan
Outlines plan for a network of 500,000 charging stations. President Joe Biden made an appearance this week at the North American International Auto Show being held in Detroit,…
Read More
Treasury Secretary Says Gas Prices Could Spike Again
Oil prices are on the increase. Oil prices rose Monday as supply concerns are mounting heading into the winter months. Although gasoline at the pump has gone down in…
Read More
President Names New Climate Advisors
John Podesta and Ali Zaidi join the White House team. President Joe Biden has appointed two new leaders to his climate change team. John Podesta joins the White…
Read More
President to Host Summit with Pacific Island Nations
One focus will be on climate change collaboration. On September 28 and 29, President Biden will host a U.S.-Pacific Island Country Summit. The gathering will focus on collaboration…
Read More
DOE Announces $70 Million for Earth System Model
Seven projects researching the development of earth model simulation program. The Department of Energy announced that they have awarded seven projects $70 million in funding to accelerate the…
Read More
DOE Funds National Laboratories’ Green Energy Research
$540 million is allocated for 54 universities and 11 National Laboratories. The Department of Energy announced last week that they will be awarding $540 million to 54 universities…
Read More